Manager I, Procurement

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Engineering, Operations, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in warehouse operations and material/production planning in a manufacturing environment.

• Proven experience managing direct reports and leading cross-functional teams.

• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) - required.

• Strong experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred), MRP, and inventory control.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and execution mindset in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.

• Deep understanding of ECO impact on supply chain and planning.

• Analytical and data-driven decision-making capability.

• Ability to manage supply chain risks, single-source dependencies, and long lead-time materials.

• Excellent communication skills for cross-regional alignment - someone at this level will not have executive exposure (for the most part)

Performance Metrics (KPIs)

• Inventory accuracy (>99%)

• On-time delivery to production and customers

• Material readiness for NPI and ramp builds

• Inventory turns and reduction in excess & obsolete

• ECO implementation cycle time impact on supply chain

• Warehouse productivity and cost efficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor equipment or capital equipment industry preferred.

• Exposure to global supply chain (US-Asia coordination).

• Knowledge of optics, motion systems, or precision assemblies supply chain a plus.

• Experience supporting digital/AI supply chain initiatives

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations (FTW Site Focus)

• Lead all site warehouse operations including receiving stockroom, kitting, and shipping of complex electro-mechanical assemblies.

• Ensure high inventory accuracy and traceability for critical components (e.g., optics, motion systems, electronics).

• Optimize material flow to support multiple programs/ next-gen platforms, NPI builds, and service demand.

• Drive cycle count discipline, inventory reconciliation, and audit readiness.

• Ensure compliance with EHS, export control (ECCN), and quality requirements.

Planning & Supply Chain Execution

• Own material planning and readiness to support production schedules, ECO implementation, and demand.

• Drive alignment between demand, supply, and engineering changes (ECOs) to minimize shortages and excess.

• Support NPI builds and ramp planning, ensuring component readiness and risk mitigation.

• Analyze supplier lead times, constraints, and risks, and proactively escalate issues.

• Partner with sourcing, engineering, and manufacturing teams on BOM readiness, ASL strategy, and cost optimization.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Lead and develop a team of buyers (if applicable), and warehouse personnel.

• Establish clear KPIs and accountability across warehouse and planning functions.

• Collaborate with:

• Engineering (ECOs, design changes, ASL qualification)

• Procurement (supplier performance, cost reduction)

• Manufacturing (build schedules, constraints)

• Finance (inventory, excess & obsolete management)

• Drive strong communication between FTW and Asia factories and Supply Chain teams.

Process Excellence & Digital Transformation

• Leverage Oracle EBS, Teamcenter, and Cognos for planning, inventory tracking, and reporting.

• Drive improvements in:

• Planning accuracy (forecast vs. actual)

• Inventory turns and working capital

• ECO execution efficiency

• Standardized processes aligned with APICS and Lean principles.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations (FTW Site Focus)

• Lead all site warehouse operations including receiving stockroom, kitting, and shipping of complex electro-mechanical assemblies.

• Ensure high inventory accuracy and traceability for critical components (e.g., optics, motion systems, electronics).

• Optimize material flow to support multiple programs/ next-gen platforms, NPI builds, and service demand.

• Drive cycle count discipline, inventory reconciliation, and audit readiness.

• Ensure compliance with EHS, export control (ECCN), and quality requirements.

Planning & Supply Chain Execution

• Own material planning and readiness to support production schedules, ECO implementation, and demand.

• Drive alignment between demand, supply, and engineering changes (ECOs) to minimize shortages and excess.

• Support NPI builds and ramp planning, ensuring component readiness and risk mitigation.

• Analyze supplier lead times, constraints, and risks, and proactively escalate issues.

• Partner with sourcing, engineering, and manufacturing teams on BOM readiness, ASL strategy, and cost optimization.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Lead and develop a team of buyers (if applicable), and warehouse personnel.

• Establish clear KPIs and accountability across warehouse and planning functions.

• Collaborate with:

• Engineering (ECOs, design changes, ASL qualification)

• Procurement (supplier performance, cost reduction)

• Manufacturing (build schedules, constraints)

• Finance (inventory, excess & obsolete management)

• Drive strong communication between FTW and Asia factories and Supply Chain teams.

Process Excellence & Digital Transformation

• Leverage Oracle EBS, Teamcenter, and Cognos for planning, inventory tracking, and reporting.

• Drive improvements in:

• Planning accuracy (forecast vs. actual)

• Inventory turns and working capital

• ECO execution efficiency

• Standardized processes aligned with APICS and Lean principles.